Episode 54: André Robert Lee, Director, Producer, Professor, and Keynote Speaker at Point Made Learning

André Robert Lee has devoted his life’s work to fighting injustice. A film director, producer, professor, and speaker with the Diversity & Inclusion company Point Made Learning, André has worked with hundreds of organizations, educational institutions, and community groups on issues of race and bias—and he has valuable insights to share.

In this episode, André and Jack Newton discuss:

André’s life story, and the films he’s directed and produced with Point Made LearningMethods Point Made Learning uses to educate corporations and groups to help dismantle systemic racism and foster inclusionWays that law firms, legal associations, and firm leaders can create positive changeWhat it’s been like living in New York City during the time of COVID-19 and the George Floyd protestsWhy André has hope for the future

André Robert Lee is the director and producer of the film The Prep School Negro and the producer of the film I’m Not Racist… Am I? He is also the Executive Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for Point Made Learning, an organization which brings innovative content and programming to institutions and organizations that are serious about inclusion.

André has facilitated difficult discussions about race and racism for the past 15 years in schools, community centers, companies, churches, and conferences in every region of the country, for people of all ages. He has led hundreds of discussions about how institutions can move beyond diversity initiatives and create a sense of belonging for underrepresented people. He has been certified as a facilitator for difficult conversations and travels around the U.S. facilitating post-screening discussions with audiences of all sizes, conducting workshops, and leading professional development seminars. André also guides groups on civil rights tours in the deep South, answering questions, interviewing activists who were a part of history, and helping people learn how they can be a part of change.